THIS ARTICLE IS AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH AND FRENCH. Awaken your senses in two of the Kingdom of Morocco’s ‘imperial cities’, Fes and Meknes (the others are Marrakech and Rabat), where bright colours, rhythms, sights, smells, sounds and tastes find full amplification. This pair of cities abound in architectural splendour, especially in their ancient and labyrinthine medinas, both of them UNESCO-recognised World Heritage Sites where culture and tradition permeate every stone.
Read More >>Archive for September, 2009
Istanbul, Turkey: A City Beyond Compare
For many, it came as no surprise that Istanbul, Turkey, was designated a European Capital of Culture for 2010. Literally straddling the busy waterway dividing East and West and the continents of Europe and Asia, Istanbul is a city as storied as they come, shaped by great legends, both fictional and factual, and, as some would say, ‘a strangely harmonious clash of cultures’.
Read More >>A Taste of Fine Wine and Fresh Country near Chisinau, Moldova
Set on the southeastern edge of Europe, Moldova has undeniably received very little tourist traffic compared to the rest of the continent. Ask most people where Moldova is and there’s a good chance they’ve never even heard of it. However, more and more travellers are venturing to this little-chartered destination just a bit too far…
Read More >>Santa Marta Is whl.travel’s First Destination in Colombia
THIS ARTICLE IS AVAILABLE IS ENGLISH, SPANISH AND PORTUGUESE. Santa Marta, known for its beautiful beaches, thrilling festivals, great weather, good value and laid back vibe, is one of Colombia’s most popular resort towns, attracting tourist from around the world throughout the year.
Read More >>whl.travel Offers the Coast of Kenya at Mombasa
THIS ARTICLE IS AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH AND SWAHILI. Mombasa, located on Kenya’s eastern coastline, is the country’s second-largest city. A prosperous place with a fascinating and culturally diverse history, it is home to some of the world’s most beautiful beaches and within easy striking distance of superb nature, wildlife and marine parks.
Read More >>Is Serbian Written in Cyrillic or Latin Script?
Following translation into Serbian of the announcement of whl.travel’s new destination portal for Belgrade, Serbia, several readers asked about the use of Latin script rather than Cyrillic. Our local whl.travel connection in Belgrade contributed the following. . Cyrillic letters are the basis of the oldest official written language of the Serbian people, who are part…
Read More >>Humpback Whale Conservation in Morro de São Paulo, Brazil
Elegant, mysterious and enormous, the humpback whale is utterly breathtaking when seen up close for the first time. With their enigmatic singing and endearing gentleness, these magnificent beasts have continued to perplex and allure travellers from around the globe, wishing to behold these nomadic mammals during their epic migrations. Marine experts estimate that a humpback…
